An examination of emotional eating among emerging adults: Understanding the role of food insecurity
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Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to examine associations among food insecurity, biological sex, and emotional eating in emerging adults. Methods: Participants included 232 college students (82.3% female; 83.2% Caucasian; BMI: M =25.28, SD=5.20; Age: M=19.90, SD=2.45) who completed the Household Food Security Survey Module: 6-Item Short Form and Emotional Eating Scale (α=.93). Results: Food insecurity was positively associated with emotional eating (B=1.35, 95% CI[.24, 2.48]), controlling for BMI. The association was stronger for males than females. Conclusions: Emerging adults, particularly males, with food insecurity may be at greater risk for emotional eating. Future research should investigate risk factors, such as stress. Interventions promoting healthy eating may benefit from addressing participants’ food security.
Format
Conference Proceeding
Date
2021-04-22
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Faculty Mentor
Amy Sato
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